Key takeaways:
- 1,109 flights were delayed and 1,116 were canceled before 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday.
- The National Weather Service has issued winter storm, blizzard and high-wind advisories for parts of the western and northcentral U.S.
- Major airlines like Delta and Southwest have issued weather waivers in anticipation of further scheduling issues.
Travelers across the United States are facing disruption to their plans as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the northern half of the country. According to FlightAware, a tracking database, 1,109 flights were delayed and 1,116 were canceled before 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm, blizzard and high-wind advisories for parts of the western and northcentral U.S. in anticipation of the storm, with up to two feet of snow expected in some areas through Thursday. Schools across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have announced closures ahead of the severe weather system, which is expected to impact millions.
In response to the storm, major airlines like Delta and Southwest have issued weather waivers in anticipation of further scheduling issues. The storm is also affecting California, with strong winds and sweeping power outages.
The disruption to travel is expected to continue, with more than 1,000 flights within, to and out of the United States having been canceled for Wednesday. Travelers are advised to check with their airline for the latest information on their flight status.
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